It is especially dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and abundance. Devotees perform Lakshmi Puja, offer prayers, and prepare special bhogs (offerings) to seek her divine blessings.

Why would Lord Vishnu — the preserver of the universe — curse Goddess Lakshmi ... because she understood the deeper cosmic design at play. Lakshmi’s journey from Vaikuntha to Earth mirrors ...